Eva Gil-Hernández, Irene Carrillo, Mary-Elizabeth Tumelty, Einav Srulovici, Kris Vanhaecht, Katharine Ann Wallis, Priscila Giraldo, María Pilar Astier-Peña, Massimiliano Panella, Sofia Guerra-Paiva, Sandra Buttigieg, Deborah Seys, Reinhard Strametz, Asier Urruela Mora, José Joaquín Mira
Patient safety is high on the policy agenda internationally. Learning from safety incidents is a core component in achieving the important goal of increasing patient safety. This study explores the legal frameworks in the countries to promote reporting, disclosure, and supporting healthcare professionals (HCPs) involved in safety incidents. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted to ascertain an overview of the legal frameworks at national level, as well as relevant policies. ERNST (The European Researchers' Network Working on Second Victims) group peer-reviewed data collected from countries was performed to validate information...
June 27, 2023: Medicine, Science, and the Law